NMIMS Mumbai vs Welingkar for MBA / PGDM: Which Fits You Better?

This course-wise guide compares recorded programme, fee, admission, placement and ranking evidence for Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai and Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai. Fees and outcomes can change; verify the latest official notification.

Factor	Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai	Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai
College name	Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai	Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai
Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Institute type	private	private
Programmes / branches	30 listed	30 listed
Recorded fees	₹1,200	₹50,500
Entrance exams	NMAT	ATMA, CAT
Average placement	₹5	₹7
Highest placement	₹28	₹25
Ranking	nirf: 21	nirf: 84

Decision score

There is no universal winner. The better fit depends on your preferred MBA / PGDM branch, budget, admission route, location and the quality and year of available evidence.

Which university has lower comparable fees?

Compare the recorded tuition cost, fee type and duration for the same or closely matching programme. Annual charges and total fees should not be treated as equivalent.

Which MBA / PGDM branches are available?

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Detailed evidence

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai

private · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Branches and programmes

Programme / branch	Duration	Eligibility
Executive MBA	2	-
Executive MBA Finance	2	Graduation from a recognized University in any discipline. -Minimum 5 years work experience in executive or supervisory capacity up to 30th August 2015. The work experience should be full time experience and should NOT include internships, projects, training period etc. Please note that the entire work experience of 5 years must be in executive or supervisory capacity only
Executive MBA Human Resources	2	Graduation from a recognized University in any discipline. -Minimum 5 years work experience in executive or supervisory capacity up to 30th August 2015. The work experience should be full time experience and should NOT include internships, projects, training period etc. Please note that the entire work experience of 5 years must be in executive or supervisory capacity only
Executive MBA Information Technology	2	Graduation from a recognized University in any discipline. -Minimum 5 years work experience in executive or supervisory capacity up to 30th August 2015. The work experience should be full time experience and should NOT include internships, projects, training period etc. Please note that the entire work experience of 5 years must be in executive or supervisory capacity only
Executive MBA Marketing	2	Graduation from a recognized University in any discipline. -Minimum 5 years work experience in executive or supervisory capacity up to 30th August 2015. The work experience should be full time experience and should NOT include internships, projects, training period etc. Please note that the entire work experience of 5 years must be in executive or supervisory capacity only
Executive MBA Operations	2	Graduation from a recognized University in any discipline. -Minimum 5 years work experience in executive or supervisory capacity up to 30th August 2015. The work experience should be full time experience and should NOT include internships, projects, training period etc. Please note that the entire work experience of 5 years must be in executive or supervisory capacity only
Family Managed Business Entrepreneurship and Family Business	2	A Graduate Degree from a recognized University or a Post-HSC Diploma in any discipline from a recognized Institute/University with a 2 years post-education Business Experience  Diploma has to be a 3 year diploma  Actual involvement in one’s family business  Good communication skill  An intense desire to educate oneself and readiness to work hard  Total commitment by way of regular attendance, active classroom participation and completion of assignments and projects on time  Candidates who have cleared their graduation by part-time course or through distance learning, correspondence courses, externally, open school from recognized University are eligible to apply and register as per UGC guidelines
Master of Human Resource Management (HRM) Human Resources	2	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3/4) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. * Sub clauses 3.1 to 3.8 are also applicable.
MBA - Entrepreneurship & Family Business Entrepreneurship and Family Business	2	 Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from recognized university (Minimum 50% in final year)  Good oral and written communication skills  Actual involvement in running of family business  Total commitment to self-improvement
MBA - Social Entrepreneurship Entreprenuership	2	a) For Diploma in Social Entrepreneurship  Graduation from a recognized University in any discipline. b) For MBA (Part Time) in Social Entrepreneurship  Graduation from a recognized University in any discipline.  Minimum two years’ experience with the social sector organization ( NGOs, Social Enterprises, Government Departments, CSR/ Environment/Sustainability departments) either as full time staff or as volunteers upto 13th June 2015.
MBA Business Analytics	2	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3,4) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Sub clauses 3.1 to 3.8 are also applicable.
MBA Entrepreneurship and Family Business	2	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3,4) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Sub clauses 3.1 to 3.8 are also applicable.
MBA Entreprenuership	2	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3,4) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Sub clauses 3.1 to 3.8 are also applicable.
MBA Family business management	2	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3,4) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Sub clauses 3.1 to 3.8 are also applicable.
MBA Finance	2	Graduation from a recognized University in any discipline. Minimum 2 years of work experience in executive or supervisory capacity up to the latest admission year. The work experience should be full-time experience and should NOT include internships, projects, training periods, trainee (management, engineering) etc.
MBA Health Care Management	2	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3,4) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Sub clauses 3.1 to 3.8 are also applicable.
MBA Human Resources	2	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3,4) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Sub clauses 3.1 to 3.8 are also applicable.
MBA Information Technology	2	Graduation from a recognized University in any discipline. Minimum 2 years of work experience in executive or supervisory capacity up to the latest admission year. The work experience should be full-time experience and should NOT include internships, projects, training periods, trainee (management, engineering) etc.
MBA Marketing	2	Graduation from a recognized University in any discipline. Minimum 2 years of work experience in executive or supervisory capacity up to the latest admission year. The work experience should be full-time experience and should NOT include internships, projects, training periods, trainee (management, engineering) etc.
MBA Operations	2	Graduation from a recognized University in any discipline. Minimum 2 years of work experience in executive or supervisory capacity up to the latest admission year. The work experience should be full-time experience and should NOT include internships, projects, training periods, trainee (management, engineering) etc.
MBA Pharmaceutical Management	2	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3,4) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Sub clauses 3.1 to 3.8 are also applicable.
MBA Real Estate Management	2	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3,4) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Sub clauses 3.1 to 3.8 are also applicable.
MBA- Pharmaceutical Management Pharmaceutical Management	2	-
PG Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)	2	-
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance	2	-
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Finance	2	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3,4) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Sub clauses 3.1 to 3.8 are also applicable. Note 1:
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Human Resources	2	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3,4) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Sub clauses 3.1 to 3.8 are also applicable. Note 1:
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Marketing	2	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3,4) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Sub clauses 3.1 to 3.8 are also applicable. Note 1:
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Operations	2	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3,4) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Sub clauses 3.1 to 3.8 are also applicable. Note 1:
Post Graduate Program in Supply Chain Management (PGP-SCM)	2	-

Fees

Programme	Amount	Fee type	Duration
MBA Family business management	₹22,00,000	Tuition Fees	year
MBA Entreprenuership	₹22,00,000	Tuition Fees	year
MBA Health Care Management	₹22,00,000	Tuition Fees	year
MBA Pharmaceutical Management	₹8,00,000	Tuition Fees	year
MBA Human Resources	₹12,50,000	Tuition Fees	year
MBA Entrepreneurship and Family Business	₹11,45,000	Tuition Fees	year
MBA Business Analytics	₹5,00,000	Tuition Fees	year
MBA Real Estate Management	₹6,50,000	Tuition Fees	year
Executive MBA	₹1,10,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance	₹1,200	Admission Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance	₹41,500	Tuition Fees	year
PG Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)	₹1,200	Admission Fees	year
PG Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)	₹41,500	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Program in Supply Chain Management (PGP-SCM)	₹1,200	Admission Fees	year
Post Graduate Program in Supply Chain Management (PGP-SCM)	₹41,500	Tuition Fees	year

Entrance exams

NMAT

Placements

Year	Average package	Highest package
2023	₹5 lakh	₹28 lakh
2017	₹18 lakh	₹34 lakh

Rankings

Body / category	Rank	Year
nirf · MBA / PGDM	21 / 100	2024
cs · MBA / PGDM	21 / 100	2024
nirf · MBA / PGDM	21 / 100	2023
nirf · MBA / PGDM	25 / 100	2022
nirf · MBA / PGDM	22 / 100	2021
nirf · MBA / PGDM	24 / 200	2020
nirf · MBA / PGDM	24 / 200	2018

Recruiters

Bajaj FinserveBarclays BankBioCon (P)Ltd.Birla Sun Life InsuranceDeloitteGeneral Electricgoldman sachsHSBC BankICICI PrudentialIndiabullsJP Morgan ChasekpmgMahindra & MahindrarbsZinnov

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Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai

private · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Branches and programmes

Programme / branch	Duration	Eligibility
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive PGDM)	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in graduation. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply. However, they should have completed their bachelor's at the time of admission. Candidate should have a valid CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/MH-CET score.
Master in Financial Management (MFM)	3	A bachelors degree from a recognized college with 50% aggregate is required for the admission in the Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research.
Master in Human Resource Development (MHRD)	3	2 Years of work experience and graduation from a recognized university/institute with 50% aggregate is required for taking admission in the Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research.
Master in Management Studies (MMS) Finance	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institute or university with minimum 45% of marks in aggregate (40% in case of backward class candidates from Maharashtra State). Candidates in their final year of any Bachelor's degree course recognized by the Association of India Universities are eligible for Common Entrance Test (CET).
Master in Management Studies (MMS) Human Resources	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institute or university with minimum 45% of marks in aggregate (40% in case of backward class candidates from Maharashtra State). Candidates in their final year of any Bachelor's degree course recognized by the Association of India Universities are eligible for Common Entrance Test (CET).
Master in Management Studies (MMS) Information Technology	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institute or university with minimum 45% of marks in aggregate (40% in case of backward class candidates from Maharashtra State). Candidates in their final year of any Bachelor's degree course recognized by the Association of India Universities are eligible for Common Entrance Test (CET).
Master in Management Studies (MMS) Marketing	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institute or university with minimum 45% of marks in aggregate (40% in case of backward class candidates from Maharashtra State). Candidates in their final year of any Bachelor's degree course recognized by the Association of India Universities are eligible for Common Entrance Test (CET).
Master in Management Studies (MMS) Operations	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institute or university with minimum 45% of marks in aggregate (40% in case of backward class candidates from Maharashtra State). Candidates in their final year of any Bachelor's degree course recognized by the Association of India Universities are eligible for Common Entrance Test (CET).
Master in Marketing Management (MMM)	3	Graduation with 50% aggregate in any discipline is required for admission in Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research for the MMM(Master in Marketing Management).
MBA (Executive)	2	-
MIM	3	The candidate seeking admission in the Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research should have done graduation from a recognized university.
PGDM - Retail Management	2	-
PGDM Business Design	2	At least 50% marks aggregate in the Graduation in any discipline from a recognized college is required for taking admission in PGDM(Business Design) provided by Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research.
PGDM E-Biz	2	The admission seeking candidate should have done graduation from a recognized institute/college with 50% aggregate.
PGDM Healthcare Management	2	The candidate seeking admission in the PGDM(Health Management) should have done graduation.
PGDM Research and Business Analytics	2	The admission seeking candidate should have done Bachelors from a recognized university/institute with at least 50%.
PGDM Rural Management (Emerging Economies)	2	-
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Banking and Insurance	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in graduation. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply. However, they should have completed their bachelor's at the time of admission. Candidate should have a valid CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/MH-CET score.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Business Design	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in graduation. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply. However, they should have completed their bachelor's at the time of admission. Candidate should have a valid CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/MH-CET score.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM E- Business	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in graduation. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply. However, they should have completed their bachelor's at the time of admission. Candidate should have a valid CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/MH-CET score.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Finance	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in graduation. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply. However, they should have completed their bachelor's at the time of admission. Candidate should have a valid CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/MH-CET score.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Foreign Trade Management	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in graduation. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply. However, they should have completed their bachelor's at the time of admission. Candidate should have a valid CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/MH-CET score.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Health Care Management	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in graduation. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply. However, they should have completed their bachelor's at the time of admission. Candidate should have a valid CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/MH-CET score.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Human Resources	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in graduation. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply. However, they should have completed their bachelor's at the time of admission. Candidate should have a valid CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/MH-CET score.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM International Business Management	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in graduation. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply. However, they should have completed their bachelor's at the time of admission. Candidate should have a valid CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/MH-CET score.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Marketing	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in graduation. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply. However, they should have completed their bachelor's at the time of admission. Candidate should have a valid CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/MH-CET score.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Marketing Management	2	Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in graduation. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply. However, they should have completed their bachelor's at the time of admission. Candidate should have a valid CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/MH-CET score.
Post Graduate Program in Entrepreneurship (PGP- Entrepreneurship)	1	The candidate seeking admission in the Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research should have done graduation from a recognized college/institute. The candidate should have been an active member of a family that owns a business or own a business.
Post Graduate Program in Healthcare Management	1	Graduation with 50% aggregate is required for the taking admission in the Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research.
Post Graduate Program in Media and entertainment	2	The admission seeking candidate for PGP in Media and Entertainment in Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research should have done graduation from a recognized university.

Fees

Programme	Amount	Fee type	Duration
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM International Business Management	₹50,500	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Banking and Insurance	₹63,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Foreign Trade Management	₹4,72,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Finance	₹63,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Marketing	₹63,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Health Care Management	₹7,00,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM E- Business	₹7,00,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Marketing Management	₹7,00,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Human Resources	₹63,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Business Design	₹7,00,000	Tuition Fees	year
Master in Management Studies (MMS) Finance	₹3,35,000	Tuition Fees	year
Master in Management Studies (MMS) Marketing	₹3,35,000	Tuition Fees	year
Master in Management Studies (MMS) Human Resources	₹3,35,000	Tuition Fees	year
Master in Management Studies (MMS) Operations	₹3,35,000	Tuition Fees	year
Master in Management Studies (MMS) Information Technology	₹3,35,000	Tuition Fees	year
PGDM Rural Management (Emerging Economies)	₹5,50,000	Tuition Fees	year
PGDM Healthcare Management	₹5,50,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Program in Media and entertainment	₹5,50,000	Tuition Fees	year
PGDM Business Design	₹5,50,000	Tuition Fees	year
PGDM E-Biz	₹5,50,000	Total Fees	year
PGDM Research and Business Analytics	₹5,50,000	Total Fees	year
PGDM - Retail Management	₹5,50,000	Total Fees	year
Master in Financial Management (MFM)	₹56,695	Tuition Fees	year
Master in Human Resource Development (MHRD)	₹56,695	Tuition Fees	year
Master in Marketing Management (MMM)	₹56,695	Tuition Fees	year
MIM	₹56,695	Tuition Fees	year
MBA (Executive)	₹3,50,000	Tuition Fees	year

Entrance exams

ATMA, CAT

Placements

Year	Average package	Highest package
2017	₹7 lakh	₹25 lakh

Rankings

Body / category	Rank	Year
nirf · MBA / PGDM	84 / 100	2024
cs · MBA / PGDM	84 / 100	2024
nirf · MBA / PGDM	73 / 100	2023
nirf · MBA / PGDM	68 / 100	2022
nirf · MBA / PGDM	68 / 200	2020

Recruiters

Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.AccentureACNielsenAdani groupAllahabad BankAthenahealthBajaj FinserveBalaji TelefilmsBallarpur Industries Limited (BILT)Balmer Lawrie & co. Ltd.Bank of IndiaBank of AmericaBank of BarodaBata IndiaBayer Business ServicesBharti AXA Life InsuranceBloombergBlue Lotus CommunicationsBlue StarBombay Dyeing

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Which university has better placement evidence?

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Conclusion

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai and Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai have an equal recorded decision score. Your preferred branch, comparable tuition cost, admission route and location should guide the final choice.

Final takeaway: Compare the exact branch and programme cost first, then verify eligibility, active entrance-exam mappings and the latest official placement information before admission.

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